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We performed a comparison between SUSE Linux Enterprise and Windows 11 based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Operating Systems (OS) for Business solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed SUSE Linux Enterprise vs. Windows 11 Report (Updated: March 2024).
768,886 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"Linux is easy to use. You have more control on a Unix system.""The product's initial setup phase was easy.""Out-of-the-box SLES supported all of our HBAs and hardware specific components.""It is very easy to maintain, migrate and upgrade.""SUSE Linux Enterprise is scalable.""The initial setup for most modern Linux distributions is normally straightforward. Most of the common distributions use an ncurses or GUI install.""The solution offers a secure operation system.""The operating system is efficient in terms of security."

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"I rate the initial setup process an eight out of ten. It takes less than a day to complete.""I like the tool's Office software.""The ability to divide the screen into two or three sections is useful.""I use the solution for a normal home office.""I like the product's taskbar and icon grouping. You can also get a Windows subscription for Android. The solution's performance is also better compared to the previous versions.""The solution's steps are now very customized and it has great functionality.""One valuable feature is the ability to snap windows to different sections of the screen, which is especially useful on big screens.""The most valuable aspect is the seamless integration and robust compatibility of other tools."

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Cons
"The interface could improve.""I have not seen an ROI with this solution.""They should provide chatbot support for customers to open the troubleshooting cases directly.""Red Hat has more packages that are available than SUSE does. I'd love to see more projects based on SUSE.""We have had trouble integrating Autodesk with the SUSE manager.""They should improve their educational portal.""We previously had trouble integrating Autodesk with the SUSE Manager, but the issue was resolved.""SUSE could make more APIs available."

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"Windows 11 needs to improve the speed with which it loads programs""The integration between Windows and cloud applications could be improved to create a seamless experience.""I didn't find any reliable reviews for applications in the Microsoft Store.""The Android subscription does not support all devices. It should be extended to all devices.""I would like to add a frontend to manage the virtual machines that are installed in Windows 11. It should also improve security which includes patching the vulnerabilities.""The product's price, performance, and implementation accessibility need improvement.""A significant drawback is its cost for the hardware requirements that is important for optimal performance which makes it less accessible and potentially impractical for many users globally.""Windows 11's pricing needs improvement. Additionally, its integration capabilities with other systems could be better."

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  • "I would advise others to download the free or strictly open source versions, then test them in their environment before committing to a purchase. This will allow for testing suitability for applications that they want to run."
  • "As far as licensing goes, there is nothing unusual here. The price and model have worked fine for my organization."
  • "When we first implemented this product, we had licenses for support."
  • "I have to pay for a license in order to get support."
  • "There is a free tier and a paid support tier. If you do not need support, then the solution is free to use. If you need support then there is an option for that as well."
  • "Anyone can use Linux because it is open-source."
  • "The license we pay is for Oracle. We make use of the community edition."
  • "There is no license for this solution, there is only a subscription of support available."
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  • "We pay for a yearly license for Windows 11."
  • "The licensing cost is high."
  • "The solution is affordable."
  • "It is expensive."
  • "My company purchases licenses in bulk for 2000 users."
  • "The tool's price is high and I would rate it a nine out of ten."
  • "I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
  • "I use the free home version."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The product's initial setup phase was easy.
    Top Answer:I rate the product price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price. In terms of the additional costs attached to the solution, I would say that my company… more »
    Top Answer:The quality of support offered by SUSE Linux Enterprise is not that great, making it an area where improvements are required. The tickets opened with the support team take a long time to be resolved… more »
    Top Answer:The tool is user-friendly. It is easy to use, and we have many applications like Excel and Word where we can do spreadsheet work.
    Top Answer:The pricing is affordable. There are no additional add-ons or extra payments – just one initial price, providing everything needed.
    Top Answer:The product should focus more on security, particularly Outlook. It should also look into pricing since people will stop using it after a while if the prices are high.
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    Overview

    SUSE Linux Enterprise is a versatile operating system ideal for deploying solutions, managing applications, and running certain applications. It is also used for migrating SAP workloads to the cloud, integrating with SAP HANA solutions and products, and as an operating system for application servers. 

    The solution is praised for its YaST tool for easier server administration, compatibility with Oracle and SAP, stability, scalability, ease of use, extensive documentation, pacemaker cluster, and SUSE Manager for patching. SUSE Linux offers extended support for each version and a special edition for SAP applications.

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    Air India, Akademicki Szpital Kliniczny (ASK), Allone, Altran, Apollo, ARCHIVA, Asia Innovatory Management School, ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH, AutoData Norge AS, Baldor Electric, Business Connexion, CASIO, Ciclum Farma, Delta Lloyd, Edumate , HPE,  SAP SE,  Lenovo, BMW, T-Systems, UCX, Turners & Growers, Shenzhen Development Bank, Bosch Group, JK Tyres & Industries, IOCL, European Space Agency, Daimler AG, China Minsheng Banking Corp, Café Coffee Day, Unisys,  Petrochina Company Ltd, Fitch Ratings, ABeam Consulting Co Ltd, Tyro Payments, Rackspace, Pacific Textiles, ...
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    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Manufacturing Company17%
    Hospitality Company8%
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    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company12%
    Government9%
    Comms Service Provider8%
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    Educational Organization21%
    University13%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Computer Software Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company24%
    Educational Organization10%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    University9%
    Company Size
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    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise34%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise63%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise24%
    Large Enterprise52%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise24%
    Large Enterprise47%
    Buyer's Guide
    SUSE Linux Enterprise vs. Windows 11
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about SUSE Linux Enterprise vs. Windows 11 and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,886 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    SUSE Linux Enterprise is ranked 6th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 26 reviews while Windows 11 is ranked 10th in Operating Systems (OS) for Business with 32 reviews. SUSE Linux Enterprise is rated 8.4, while Windows 11 is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of SUSE Linux Enterprise writes "Stable product compatible with multiple cloud service providers ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Windows 11 writes "An easy-to-use solution that can be used for desktop computing". SUSE Linux Enterprise is most compared with Ubuntu Linux, openSUSE Leap, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Oracle Linux, whereas Windows 11 is most compared with Windows Server, Ubuntu Linux, Rocky Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). See our SUSE Linux Enterprise vs. Windows 11 report.

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